Over 50% of children suffer from at least one chronic health condition (CDC, 2024) making the U.S. the sickest industrialized nation.
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RFK Jr. is going to lead the fight for a clean, transparent, and accountable food system for all Americans.
HEALTH CRISIS
America's Health Crisis
Health Conditions in Children
Chronic Health Conditions
An increasing proportion of people in America are dealing with multiple chronic conditions; 42% have 2 or more, and 12% have at least 5 (CDC, 2024).
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RFK Jr. is going to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable and reform a system that profits from chronic illness.
High Disability Rate
77% of our children are too disabled to serve in the United States Military.
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RFK Jr. is going to build a medical system focused on healing root causes, not just prescribing treatments.
Increase in Cancer Rate
Young adult cancers are up 79%
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RFK Jr. is going to clean up our air, soil, and water to protect health and our planet.
Spike in Illness Rate
In the 1980s, the chronic illness rate was just 12%.
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RFK Jr. is going to ban harmful chemicals driving chronic illness and restore health to future generations.
Mental Health Crisis
1 in 4 American women are on antidepressant medication, 40% of teens have a mental health diagnosis, and over half a million children are taking SSRIs.
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RFK Jr. is going to address the root causes of the mental health crisis and reduce dependence on medications.